Coastal NC / Lower Cape Fear
Supply · Brunswick County
Community type: An intentional community, eco-village, off-grid homestead, or cooperative organized around shared values.
Noble Commons is a purpose-built intentional THOW community on roughly 14 wooded acres in the Supply area of coastal Brunswick County. Residents bring their own tiny houses on wheels (or converted shipping containers) and lease sites weekly, monthly, or yearly in a cooperative environment emphasizing shared stewardship, ecological responsibility, and consensus-oriented governance. The community is especially welcoming to neurodiverse and neurodivergent individuals while remaining open to a broad range of residents.
Site requirements
Park specs & operating terms
Park requirements and operating rules for tiny homes and small cottages at this community. Prefabricated.co profiles are kept current; confirm any detail flagged below with the park before you apply.
Quick-glance park specs
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Power Infrastructure | Full utility hookups on THOW pads; electricity billed monthly by operator or directly by Brunswick Electric (BEMC) where sites are metered separately. |
| Waste & Sewer System | Private septic with water and trash service included on published lease tiers. |
| Build Certifications | BYO THOW or converted shipping container—confirm structural certification and placement standards in the reservation agreement. |
| Pet Constraints | Dedicated dog/pet area on site; confirm household pet limits and community rules when applying. |
Financials & leasing terms
Monthly benchmarks and lease terms—rates and inclusions change, so confirm current pricing before you apply.
Lot rent & monthly fees
Yearly (paid in full)
$6,000
+ $120/mo TA
Yearly (paid in full) $6,000 +
$120/mo
TA
Yearly (monthly pay)
$650/mo
Month-to-month
$650
(Nov–Apr) / $975 (May–Oct)
Month-to-month $650 (Nov–Apr) /
$975
(May–Oct)
Weekly
$250
(winter) / $400 (summer) incl. up to 150 kWh electric—2026 operator rate sheet
Weekly $250 (winter) /
$400
(summer) incl. up to 150 kWh electric—2026 operator rate sheet
Yearly (paid in full) + $120/mo TA; yearly (monthly pay) /mo; month to month $650 (Nov Apr) / (May Oct); weekly (winter) / (summer) incl. up to 150 kWh electric 2026 operator rate sheet. W/S/T/I = water, septic, trash, internet.
Utility inclusions
Water, septic, trash, and internet included on standard tiers; electricity included up to 150 kWh on weekly rates, otherwise billed monthly unless BEMC direct-metered.
Lease mechanics
Weekly, monthly, and yearly site leases via reservation agreement. Tenant Association (TA) fee on some plans. Discounts for paying several months in full.
Home specifications & placement rules
Dimensional thresholds
Up to ~20 THOW or converted shipping-container sites among trees with private pad spacing.
Aesthetic controls & covenants
Intentional ecovillage setting—undercarriage skirting and exterior upkeep expected; confirm community standards at application.
Sustainability & permaculture allowances
If you are planning gardens, composting, or solar, confirm what is allowed under park rules—not just municipal code.
Alternative waste systems
Central septic required on leased pads; composting protocols for community gardens and food production.
Off-grid adaptations
Grid-tied electric standard; community promotes ecological responsibility with shared gardens and planned greenhouse/workshop amenities.
Site edibles & gardens
Large community gardens, chicken coop, and timberframe gathering building; residents contribute skills to expanding shared food and workshop projects.
Media & site documentation
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Confirm with the community
Confirm with the community
Planning land you own in Brunswick County?
Noble Commons is an intentional THOW pad-lease community—not the same as owning a Brunswick County parcel with a permitted backyard ADU. Route into pathway tools if you are comparing both models.
Pads & tenancy snapshot
BYO certified THOW or converted shipping-container homes on wooded pads with water, septic, trash, and internet included on published rate tiers. Weekly, monthly, and yearly site leases; optional visitor rental unit planned. Tenant Association (TA) fee applies on some plans—see operator rate sheet.
Property purchased in 2022; opened to new members and reservations in 2025 with ongoing infrastructure development. Up to ~20 THOW/container sites planned, plus shared gardens, a timberframe gathering building, chicken coop, walking trails, and a pet area. Request the reservation agreement by email or phone.
How you can live here
Key amenities
Amenities reflect what this community offers today. Pet rules, pools, docks, and similar features can change—confirm current policies with the community before you apply.
- Pet-friendly
- Community garden
- RV-style hookups
- Cowork / shared workspace
Stewardship disclosures
Tobacco-free community—no tobacco users may become residents. Consensus-oriented governance with a Tenant Association structure (monthly TA fee on some rate tiers). THOWs and converted shipping containers accepted; confirm certification, skirting, and placement rules in the reservation agreement. Coastal Brunswick County—verify flood zone and hurricane insurance for your unit.
Operators update rules frequently. Confirm recorded covenants, county zoning, HOA restrictions, occupancy rules, and insurance requirements for your home type before you move.